Hypernym

noun

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest (equity)

common stock 1

noundomain: possession

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English

Definition

stock other than preferred stock; entitles the owner to a share of the corporation's profits and a share of the voting power in shareholder elections

Examples

Hyponym

noun

a common stock of a nationally known company whose value and dividends are reliable; typically have high price and low yield

noun

common stock classified as A or B where A has certain advantages (e.g., voting power) that B does not

noun

stock held by stockholders of record on a given date

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